Rushern Baker
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Rushern Baker; Mendelson becomes chairman
CommentToday on NewsTalk, we spoke with Pr. George's County Executive Rushern Baker, and Martin Austermuhl of DCist.com
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Today’s Q&A: Sens. Rob Garagiola and Chap Petersen, and PG Exec Baker
CommentToday on NewsTalk Sen. Rob Garagiola (D-Montgomery) talked about the fight over pensions and gay marriage, his congressional campaign, and more. Sen. Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax) talked about the budget stalemate in Richmond. And Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker discussed gambling, hopes for a new hospital and more.
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The contraception debate; A casino for National Harbor?; Candidates and their Super PACs
CommentFriday on NewsTalk Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton talked about the debate over contraception, budget freedom for the District and more. Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker discussed his endorsement of a luxury casino at National Harbor. And Politico's Dave Levinthal talked about the relationships presidential candidates have with their Super PACS.
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County Executive Baker; Kastles dedicate new venue
CommentPrince George's Co. Executive Rushern Baker and Washington Kastles owner Mark Ein
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Rushern Baker names Mark McGaw county police chief, taps six others for jobs
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Leadership roles for the Prince George's County Police and Fire Departments, among other roles, have been due to be filled for months by County Executive Rushern Baker.
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Michael A. Brown, Rushern Baker, Greater DC Servathon
CommentPrince George's County Executive Rushern Baker talks about the Maryland legislature's just-completed session. DC Councilman Michael A. Brown discusses the city's beef with Congressional Democrats and the President, the budget and internet gambling. And Dr. Madye Henson, President & CEO of Greater DC Cares, talks about this weekend's Greater DC Servathon.
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Prince George's ethics reform bill becomes law
CommentGov. Martin O'Malley has signed an ethics reform bill into law limiting the number of people in Prince George's County government who can receive a county-issued credit card, WAMU reports.
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Prince George's police getting budget help, new officers
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Following a violent start to 2011, Prince George's County law enforcement agencies will get a funding boost in the county executive's proposed budget, the Washington Examiner reports.
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Report: P.G. jail should not hire 18-year-old guards
CommentThe Prince George's County jail is employing 18-year-olds guards, a problem officials should consider changing, according to a report by County Executive Rushern Baker's transition team
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Cars still coming first in Prince George's County?
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County Executive Rushern Baker's transition team has proposed that all review of road design fall to the county's Department of Public Works and that the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) lose its opportunity to provide input.
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Rushern Baker attempts to pay down debt with fundraiser
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As Rushern Baker attempts to get Prince George's County's economic situation in order, he has also been doing the same for his own checkbook.
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P.G. Executive Rushern Baker prepares to unveil economic plan
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Prince George's County Executive is planning to unveil his $2.7 billion economic plan next Monday, the Washington Post reports.
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Maryland's alcohol tax increase: How hard will it hit your wallet?
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Maryland seems poised to raise alcohol taxes. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett says you don't have to worry about the impact on your wallet.
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Leggett, Baker to rally for dime-a-drink alcohol tax
The leaders of Montgomery and Prince George's counties are rallying for a 10-cent alcohol tax increase in Annapolis on Wednesday.
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Prince George's ethics bills to discussed at Saturday public hearing
Several bills that attempt to clamp down on developer influence in Prince George's County politics will be aired at a hearing by the county's delegation to the Maryland House.
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Library patrons ask Baker to close book on system cuts
Fueled by rumors that library hours may be cut again to save costs, library supporters called Wednesday for Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker III to protect the system.
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Prince George's County: The hard road to reform begins
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Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker has promised to clean up the county.
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Prince George's ethics group wants reform plan in place by spring
Members of a new task force studying ethics reform in Prince George's County say they hope to come up with a way to investigate complaints of government "shenanigans" by late spring.
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